Duke Forest Hiking Trail


Durham, North Carolina
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Trail length:

12 miles
Posted by: MountainMan on January 26, 2006

Description

Mostly wide gravel paths suitable for walking, jogging, or biking. Several foot paths diverge from the wide gravel roads and lead to some interesting scenery, particularly in the area off Whitfield Road. Lots of people here on the weekends.

Directions

Several access points. Here are two of the more popular locations: 1. Off 751 just north of US 15-501. Parking area on the left and right side of the road just past the traffic circle at Erwin Road. 2. Off Whitfield Road just past the fire station. Take Erwin Road west toward Chapel Hill and turn right onto Whitfield. Fire station is about 1 mile down Whitfield from Erwin.

 

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Reviews of Duke Forest



Reviewed by sharkbait1af on November 24, 2011

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This is a must see place in Durham. it's right off the highway andis right by the duke football games. In the spring, it's unbelieveable. I also had my senior photos taken here along a footbridge which is right on a pond.
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Response by MountainMan on November 25, 2011

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You may be thinking of the Sarah P. Duke gardens which are very beautiful - but not part of the Duke Forest.
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